10 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants in BGC

Address: Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Taguig

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m (Lunch) / 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Dinner)

Canton Road has mastered the essence of fine Chinese dining, showcasing the best of Cantonese, Huaiyang, and Taiwanese cuisines. As Shangri-La The Fort’s flagship Chinese restaurant, it promises an exceptional fine dining experience where service is impeccable and thoughtfully executed. You can enjoy a sophisticated lunch or dinner in any of their nine private dining rooms (all named after iconic streets in Hong Kong) while a dedicated and attentive butler caters to your every need. 

Contact details: For more details, visit their website or contact them at (02) 8820 0888. 

Pet-friendly? No.

Address: Unit 0207, Second Floor, Mitsukoshi BGC, 8th Ave. Cor. 36th St., Grand Central Park, North BGC, Taguig City

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

A Michelin-starred gem, Putien is a definitely deserves a spot in your itinerary, especially if you're on the road for escellent Chinese cuisine. Even in a sea of restaurants at Mitsukoshi mall, this dining spot’s culinary excellence is hard to miss. Expect a good selection of Singaporean and Hokkien Chinese dishes that are sure to delight your taste buds. Some of the crowd favorites include Claypot Fish Soup, Cereal Prawns, Shredded Pork with Sesame Bun, Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees, Putien Style Pork Ribs, and Claypot Sea Cucumber with Chestnut and Abalone.  

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09189193888.

Pet-friendly? Yes.

Address: Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Lunch) / 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Dinner)

Grand Hyatt's signature Chinese restaurant delivers an elevated take on timeless classics. No. 8 China House is the perfect place for dining with family and friends, closing a business deal over lunch, or simply treating yourself to flavorful Chinese cuisine. It’s famous for its Peking Duck, Chinese BBQ, Cantonese seafood, and an array of homemade dim sum including siu mai, har gow, xiao long bao, and pan-fried turnip cake. All these culinary delights are prepared in several show kitchens and live cooking stations.

Address: 34th, Citi Plaza, Taguig

Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.n.

Fuyuan, a favorite Chinese restaurant in Legazpi in Makati, also has a branch in BGC. The dining spot brings the best of Sichuan and Hunan cuisine, two of the spiciest regional cuisines of China, to the table. Expect dishes with serious heat and flavor—like Stir-fried Yellow Beef, Spicy Clams, and Mapo Tofu—that are skillfully prepared by local master chefs. 

Contact details: For more details, contact them at 09456391888.

Address: 7th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Classic Chinese dishes are given a fresh, refined update in The Empress Dining Place. This beloved Chinese restaurant is a favorite among those who want to celebrate, as it serves up elevated dishes that are fit for big groups. Have a great time feasting on a sumptuous Chinese spread that includes Peking Duck, Live Garoupa Pumpkin Thick Soup, The Empress Congee, Braised Bird’s Nest with Crab Roe & Crab Meat, Baked Salted Egg Prawn, Seafood Ghost Noodle, Sliced Abalone with Sea Cucumber, La Mian Shrimp Wonton and Tender Braised Beef Brisket in Spicy Soup, and Dimsum Platter. 

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09155431862. 

Pet-friendly? No.

Address: G/F Verve Residences Tower 2, 7th Avenue, BGC, Taguig

Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. / Friday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

You are definitely in the “Wong Place” if you are here to indulge in modern Chinese comfort food and cocktails. Before you even get to sample their dishes, you will already be hooked by the fun and unapologetically different vibe. The quirky design and nostalgic nods to vintage pop culture make Wong Place one of the coolest places to hang out in BGC. Enjoy Hong Kong-style dishes with a twist, including their famous Calamansi Chicken (instead of the traditional orange chicken), Salted Egg Taro Chips, Salt & Pepper Spareribs, and Wong Chow Fried Rice. 

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page.

Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed but with several restrictions.

Address: Ground Floor, C5 Wing, Ayala Malls Market! Market!

Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. / Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

From savory seafood to delightful dimsum, Mandarin Sky Express hits all the right notes for lovers of authentic Chinese cuisine. Already with a loyal following in Banawe, the dining spot opened another branch in Ayala Malls Market! Market! to bring their signature flavors to the urban dwellers and young professionals of BGC. Must-try dishes include Mix Seafood Fried Noodles, Spareribs Taosi with Rice, Seafood Spinach Soup, Mandarin Sky Fried Chicken, Cereal Prawns, Prawns Walnut, Oyster in XO Sauce, Dong Po Pork with Steamed Bun, Sliced Beef with Broccoli, Laway Chicken, and Buchi.  

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09176798188. 

Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed in their alfresco area.

Address: One Bonifacio High Street, 3F Terraces, 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig

Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. / Friday and Saturday, 11 :00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

With Instagram-worthy modern-chic interiors and reimagined Chinese cuisine classics, Red Lotus is clearly made for the Gen Z crowd who dine for the vibe as much as the flavor. Every aspect of the dining experience is a feast for their feed. Treat your taste buds to favorites such as Shrimp & Roll, Truffle Xiao Long Bao, Pan-Fried Shanghai Pork Buns, Hoisin Glazed Crispy Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried Noodles, and more. And never leave without trying their signature cocktails and mocktails, including Shanghai Spritz, Sichuan Sour, and Pandan Colada. 

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09175245058.

Pet-friendly? Yes.

Address: Level 5 Skypark, SM Aura Premier

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

When the cravings for Hong Kong eats hits, you know where to run: fast-casual restaurant TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie in SM Aura serves appetizing comfort food from Asia’s World City. Never leave without trying any of these crowd favorites: Claypot Rice meals, Lemon Pepper Chicken Fillet, Pan Fried White Turnip Cake with XO Sauce, Beef and Tendon Curry, Stir Fried Orange Chicken, Crispy Barbecue Pork Snow Buns, Pork and Century Egg Congee, Original Halibut Fish Noodle Soup, and Stir Fried Hong Kong Noodles with BBQ Pork. 

Contact details: For more details, visit their Facebook page or contact them at 09667643763. 

Pet-friendly? Yes, pets are allowed in their alfresco area.

Address: Ground Floor, Serendra Bonifacio Global City

Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. / Friday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where to get savory and sumptuous Taiwanese dishes in the heart of BGC? Shi Lin in Serendra has just recently reopened, but it is already the go-to dining destination for authentic flavors from Taiwan. Relish every bite of their dumplings & buns, noodles & soup, specialty dishes, fried rice, small plates, desserts, and beverages. Your reasons reasons to keep coming back to Shi Lin: Xiao Long Bao, Salted Egg Custard Bun, Shrimp & Pork Wonton, Braised Beef Noodle, Shi Lin Fried Chicken, Salt & Pepper Squid, Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pork and Egg, Century Egg with Bonito Flakes, and Iced Taiwan Milktea.